Saturday, November 30, 2013

Cheddar Green Bean Casserole

Sometimes I just don't have time to post a recipe. I don't have time because it gets gobbled up before a picture can be taken! That was the case a few years back with this recipe. My hubby remembered how much he liked this casserole and asked me if I knew where I put the recipe. At least I remembered that much! So we made it for our very first Thanksgiving that we hosted at our house. Don't get me wrong...I like the recipe that uses cream of (insert your favorite) soup and canned green beans. This one just has a little more love behind it and tastes phenomenal. Enjoy!

For the topping: Pulse bread, butter, salt & pepper in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Transfer to large bowl and toss with onions and cheddar; set aside.

Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees.

If you are using fresh green beans, fill large bowl with ice water. Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large Dutch oven. Add 2 Tbsp. of table salt, and the beans. Cook beans until bright green and crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Drain beans in colander and plunge immediately into ice water to stop cooking. Spread beans on paper-towel-lined baking sheet to drain. If you are using frozen green beans, just let them thaw and then pat them dry with paper towels.

Add green beans to sauce and stir until evenly coated. Arrange in even layer in 3-quart (or 13×9-inch) baking dish. Sprinkle with topping and bake until top is golden brown and sauce is bubbling around edges, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

Me

I'm not going to pretend to be a chef....I'm not. I don't come up with any recipes on my own, I may get inspired to switch an ingredient or two every now and then, but that's it! I do love to find new recipes that other people have come up with that are delicious. I started cooking a lot more when I went from being a full-time working woman to a mom and wife of a poor dental student and couldn't afford takeout like I had in the past. Instead of eating boxed meals, I took the initiative and started cooking! This is my place to store the recipes I try, in an organized fashion rather than having recipe cards scattered all over the kitchen. It is also an easy way to share my recipes with those that ask "Can I get that recipe?!" Some are family favorites, others are recipes that caught my eye. My simple family recipe project has turned into a fun little hobby that keeps going and going. In any case, enjoy :)

About Me

Nate and I have been married since December 2005. We have two sweet little boys named Tucker and Grayson and they are a joy! We currently live in Eastern Washington state where we are attempting life in the country. As a family we love to go on walks, do outdoor activities, see new places, attend sporting events, and enjoy all the good things in life!